Re:Battery-swap networks are preventing emergency blackouts
by cogman10 on Tuesday June 11, 2024 @08:14PM
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Agreed, I should be clear that I think it's a bad idea for a general V2H solution.
The problem with both of these is their capacity will be determined by the manufacturer. CT has a max output of like 3kW, which is unfortunately quiet low.
These batteries on pretty much any EV sold (including phevs) should be capable of spitting out 15->50kW.
Having the inverter in the truck makes it useful for construction sites where you need electrical equipment and utility power isn't connected for whatever reason (a good one is construction hasn't gotten there yet; but also sometimes 240v tools are needed and there's no convenient access to 240v), and makes the truck a drop in replacement for a portable generator that people may already have.